Running in the Mist...

I don't think I would call what it is doing outside raining.  It is more like a constant mist with periods of heavy mist.  It's pretty crazy!  Day two of the LORE exercise and another 12 hour shift on deck.  I am glad that this should only go through Wednesday and I should only have one more exercise in March that I have to take part in.  I really, really, really hate those things.  I hope that when I get back to Nellis in 2013 that they still don't exercise.  That was the best thing about that base.  It was a pretty good run this morning.  I just wish my energy level was a little higher.  These daily 5+ mile runs take it out of me.  I really need to figure out my nutrition because I don't think I am taking in enough calories to get the energy I need everyday.  What I would give for a personal nutritionist/chef.  Anyways, I got in 5.28 miles this morning.  Onward and upward...

STATS FOR JANUARY:

Weight- 267.4 lbs (274.4 lbs)
Mileage- 31.61 miles

*ONLY 81 MORE DAYS UNTIL MY PT TEST MONTH* 

Exercise Monday...

Well today we kick off a short Phase I LORE that is supposed to last through Wednesday.  A LORE is a local exercise to test our war fighting capability.  A Phase I is the processing portion of the exercise to see how long it takes for us to get our troops to the mobility processing line, aboard an aircraft, and to the war zone.  Then normally a Phase II exercise would kick off which would be the actual war portion of the exercise.  Phase II's are where you "suck rubber" and don your chem suits.  That sucks!  Good thing this is only a Phase I.

We things were going well until last Thursday night I had a recurrence of my chest cold.  I didn't get in any running Friday or Saturday because I was trying to get over my hack.  I feel better today but still have that lingering cough with chest congestion.  I will take things slower at the beginning of the week and see how that goes.  It was a pretty warm morning and it was a nice run.  I was a little bit winded during my run because of the chest congestion but all in all it was a decent morning run.  I got in 5.2 miles this morning.  I am starting off the week weighing 270.2 lbs.  I am looking to improve on that number this week.

STATS FOR JANUARY:

Weight-  270.2lbs (274.4lbs)
Mileage-  26.33 miles

Weekly Totals for 2 Jan - 7 Jan:

Weight Loss-  4.2 lbs
Mileage-  21.12 miles

*ONLY 82 MORE DAYS UNTIL MY PT TEST MONTH*

Holy Crap it's Cold....for Okinawa that is!

Well today I actually ran in long socks,a long sleeve shirt, and a hat.  It is officially winter here in Okinawa.  I mean it's probably above 50° but that is freezing for here.  I think I'm in for a BIG surprise when I get to Korea and have to spend a real winter there.  I was really worn out during my run this morning so I walked a little more than I usually do and my pace was not that spectacular.  But I am happy that I got out the door and got in my morning jog.  It would be a stretch to call it a run but nevertheless it was exercise.  I got in 5.35 miles and I'm down to two more runs this week.  I need to be more consistent about when I'm eating.  Maybe I will have to work in some timers on my iPhone to help me remember when I am supposed to eat something.  I will figure it out.

STATS FOR JANUARY:
Weight- 265.6 lbs.  (274.4lbs)
Mileage- 21.12 miles

*ONLY 86 MORE DAYS UNTIL MY PT TEST MONTH*

A Run in the Rain...

I'm sure glad this is Okinawa because a run in the rain most other places I would have frozen to death during my run, but since this is Okinawa I survived....barely!  Some people might think it is weird that when I open the door to go run and I see it's raining outside I get excited.  Most people would shut the door and head back to bed but I would rather run in the rain.  I think it's refreshing and energizing.  My legs were a little dead this morning since I ran a little over 12 hours ago but they held up nicely during my run this morning.  I need to get at least two consistent weeks of running 6 days in a row before I expect my strength and stamina to start to come back.  Oh well, I will keep plotting along and I will get there.  I got in 5.32 wet miles this morning and I'm happy to be half way through my running week.  STAY FOCUSED.

STATS FOR JANUARY:
Weight- 267.4  (274.4)
Mileage- 15.76

*ONLY 87 MORE DAYS UNTIL MY PT TEST MONTH*

An Afternoon Run...

Well I thought I would try something a little different this week and I would shoot for running in the evening.  I mean what difference would it make.  Well that lasted all of kinda one day.  There is no way I am running in the evening.  Not after working all day.  I didn't even make it to FIP today because I had a dental appointment.  So back to the morning runs for me.  It is easier to run first thing in the morning when I have all my energy.  At least that makes sense to me.  Not a whole lot to talk about today just trying to get back into the working mood and it's not going very well.  The first of the month is super hectic for me because I take care of the whole fuel fleet here and it's the biggest in the USAF.  I won't bore you with the details but it's a lot of work at the beginning of the month to make sure everything is going good with the fleet and it all has to be finished by the 10th of the month, every month.  Oh well, four more months and then it's some other persons headache.  I got in 5.19 miles this afternoon.  It was a pretty good run.  I'm still fighting off the effects of the chest cold and sciatica but I am working through it slowly.  I just need to be focused and mentally strong and I'll be fine.  JUST RUN!!

STATS FOR JANUARY:
Weight- 272.4 lbs  (Starting weight will be in parenthesis from now on, 274.4 lbs)
Mileage- 10.44 Miles

*ONLY 88 MORE DAYS UNTIL MY PT TEST MONTH*

Punch 2012 in the Face!!

That's right, I'm going to punch 2012 in the face and become better all around by the start of 2013.  It's time to step up and do what I say I'm going to do.  That is be HEALTHIER, be a better father, husband, Airman, and priesthood holder.  This is the year to make a difference.  I can't do anything about any previous year and I can't worry about what the future will bring.  What I can do is focus on today and be the very best I can be TODAY.  I need to start living in the moment and do everything I can do today to be better tomorrow.  Alright, good self pep talk, now step up and do it!  I got in 5.25 miles.  It's Jan 2nd and I am in 136th place already in the 1,500 miles challenge.  There are some running monsters in this challenge.  Ultimately I would like to run 2012 miles this year and will shoot for that but I would be happy with 1,500.

STATS FOR JAN:
Weight-  274.8 lbs
Mileage-  5.25 Miles

*ONLY 89 MORE DAYS UNTIL MY PT TEST MONTH*

Happy New Year 2012

Well today is not a run/ lift day but I thought I would start this year off right by jotting down some goals that I want to work towards this year.  This year will be a transition because we are set to leave Okinawa this coming May and I will be in Korea this coming June for a year.  Heather and the girls will be staying with my parents while I am in Korea.  A lot of things will be different half way through 2012.  I am starting out the year at 274.4 lbs.  I have a lot of work to do in that area.  I guess you have to start somewhere and it is what it is.  I have my PT test coming up in April and I am trying to be in the 240's by the time I take that test.  That is my main focus coming into the new year.  Here is a small list of things I want to accomplish in 2012:

-PASS MY PT TEST in April!!!!
-Be in the 240's by April 1st.  (Score another 90% on my PT test)
-Be in the 230's by May 1st.  (I have to be 240 or under to win the bet I have with Heather)
-Run 1,500 miles this year.  (Nike+ challenge I signed up for this year)
-Complete my Community College of the Air Force Associates degree this year. (2 classes away)
-Be under 210 lbs by the time I come home for my mid-tour from Korea (this one might take me into
 January next year depending on what time I get to come home)
-Get my temple recommend back.  (We will finally be close to a temple once again)

I think that is enough to work on through 2012.  I have other things I want to shoot for but these will be my focus for the coming year.  I am looking forward to coming home this year.  I am looking forward to making this year better than last year. 

LET'S DO IT!!!